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Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
- 777 Glades Rd
- Boca Raton, FL 33431
- OPEID College Code: 00148100
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- General Phone: (561) 297-3000
- President: Frank T. Brogan
- Website: www.fau.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 26,193
- College Alias: FAU
- College Mascot: Owls
Note: All Sports Except for Men's Baseball - College Mascot: Blue Wave
Note: Men's Baseball Only 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - FAU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.fau.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,162 | 6,660 | 11,822 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,023 (59%) | 3,675 (55%) | 6,698 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,294 (43%) | 1,383 (38%) | 2,677 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,612 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,491 | 55% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: FAU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 29% | 22% | 62% | 18% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,351 | $3,296 | $2,659 | $2,909 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 134 | 109 | 126 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,090 | 4,502 | 3,643 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,694 | $2,662 | $2,607 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,145 | $13,113 | $13,113 |
| Books and Supplies | $748 | $724 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,610 | $8,280 | $7,962 |
| Other Expenses | $1,506 | $1,458 | $1,410 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,558 | $13,124 | $12,679 |
| Out of State | $24,009 | $23,575 | $23,185 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,442 | $3,386 | $3,307 |
| Out of State | $13,893 | $13,837 | $13,813 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $3,442 | $3,386 | $3,307 |
| Out of State | $13,893 | $13,837 | $13,813 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,193 Undergraduate: 21,758 Graduate: 4,435
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,377 Female: 15,816
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,845 Female: 12,913
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,532 Female: 2,903
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,190 Part-Time: 12,003
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,601 Part-Time: 9,157
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,589 Part-Time: 2,846
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 947 | 4% |
| American Indian | 87 | 0.3% |
| Black | 4,427 | 17% |
| Asian | 1,217 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4,589 | 18% |
| White | 14,823 | 57% |
| Unknown | 103 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 246 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,114 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,677 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,138 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,655 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,129 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,367 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,911 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 903 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 52 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | - |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,128 | 2,493 | 635 |
| Faculty Status | 1,597 | 1,008 | 589 |
| Tenured Faculty | 458 | 453 | 5 |
| Graduate Assistants | 846 | - | 846 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,438 | 849 | 589 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,352 | 797 | 555 |
| Primarily Research | 86 | 52 | 34 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 273 | 273 | - |
| Other Professionals | 766 | 745 | 21 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 651 | 626 | 25 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 377 | 359 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 28 | 28 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 110 | 110 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,466 (734) | $73,247 (444) | $61,147 (290) |
| Professor | $93,828 (183) | $97,790 (139) | $81,315 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $68,709 (192) | $70,238 (104) | $66,901 (88) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,734 (220) | $63,116 (142) | $62,039 (78) |
| Instructor | $43,733 (137) | $45,114 (59) | $42,689 (78) |
| Lecturer | $49,380 (2) | - (-) | $49,380 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,331 (63) | $90,194 (32) | $72,182 (31) |
| Professor | $135,906 (6) | $135,906 (6) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $101,900 (15) | $99,850 (10) | $105,999 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,959 (10) | $77,330 (5) | $80,588 (5) |
| Instructor | $60,900 (30) | $62,328 (11) | $60,073 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,314 (797) | $73,284 (476) | $60,945 (321) |
| Professor | $94,380 (189) | $98,344 (145) | $81,315 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $69,771 (207) | $71,243 (114) | $67,967 (93) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,815 (230) | $63,121 (147) | $62,274 (83) |
| Instructor | $44,828 (167) | $46,039 (70) | $43,955 (97) |
| Lecturer | $49,380 (2) | - (-) | $49,380 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,785,333 | $1,983,193 | $1,802,140 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 374 | 235 | 139 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 356 | 235 | 121 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 54 | 9 | 45 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Soccer | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 48 | 25 | 23 |
| Tennis | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $113,760 | $65,605 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $44,982 | $29,520 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 33 | 23 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 55% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 38% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 32% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 7 |
| Burglary | 44 | 48 |
| Vehicle Theft | 18 | 18 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 25 | 32 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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